Trump trade memorandum won't impose new tariffs on day one, says WSJ report
Published On Jan 20, 2025, 9:48 AM
President-elect Donald Trump will not impose new tariffs on U.S. trading partners as he steps into office, according to a report from the Wall Street Journal. Instead, he plans to sign a trade memorandum to assess unfair trade practices, particularly targeting China, Canada, and Mexico. Analysts suggest that this marks a shift in Trump's approach to trade, as graduated tariffs of 2% to 5% a month are under consideration for the future, potentially easing concerns over immediate heavy tariff impositions that were part of his campaign agenda. Such policy shifts could impact market sentiments given the previous fears regarding inflation due to protectionist measures.
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The decision to hold off on imposing new tariffs may provide some stability for the markets and ease investor concerns about trade wars and inflation. Stocks that have been sensitive to trade tensions could benefit from this development, especially in sectors like technology and consumer goods which have significant exposure to China. Investors may see this as a positive sign for economic stability and market confidence moving forward.
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